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Barefoot Beach - Life's Better Barefoot!

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Barefoot Beach from the driveway
Great Room overlooking the pool and Ocean
Welcome to Barefoot Beach!
Sunset looking to the Sea of Abaco
Downstairs Master Bedroom overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Reviews
10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

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Elbow Cay, Hope Town
  • Popular LocationTahiti Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationElbow Cay Lighthouse12 min drive
  • AirportMarsh Harbour (MHH)12 min drive
  • Popular LocationHope Town Lighthouse20 min drive

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Barefoot Beach - Life's Better Barefoot!

Barefoot Beach, located in Hope Town on the southern end of Elbow Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas, is a newly renovated oceanfront two story beach house, designed for up to three families or six couples. It has great views and accommodates up to 16 guests, featuring six bedrooms and four bathrooms. It has two master bedrooms, one on each floor, along with two other bedrooms on each floor. Each master is en suite, with another bathroom for the remaining bedrooms. All new furniture and appliances, including two refrigerators in the kitchen to make sure your food and beverages have plenty of room to stay cold. Each refrigerator has an ice maker as well. There is a gas grill (propane included) and a charcoal grill (charcoal not included). We also have a back up generator that powers the entire house so you're never without power. There's also a reverse osmosis water maker to make sure you always have water.

Barefoot Beach has it's own private beach, a spacious living area with high ceilings, a wraparound porch, and a pool overlooking the ocean. It is only a 10 minute walk or a quick ride to the world famous Tahiti Beach on the southern tip of the island. There's also a private boat slip included, located at Marnie's Creek on the Sea of Abaco just a short walk or golf cart ride away. The boat slip is 11' wide and will fit a boat up to 30' long. A 10' or less beam is recommended so your boat will comfortably fit in the slip.

Our caretakers will pick you up at the dock, make sure you have everything you need while staying at Barefoot Beach, and make sure you get back to the dock/ferry safely when departing.

We also have a sister property, Barefoot Bay, located just a 5 minute walk away. It is a six bedroom, 4 bathroom property that sleeps up to sixteen people, as well. It is also featured on VRBO.

Property manager

William Dillon
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Languages

French, Italian, Portuguese

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Hope Town

Located in Hope Town, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Abaco Marina and Marsh Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lucayan Archipelago and Garbanzo Beach. With scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Elbow Cay, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Garbanzo Beach - 1 min walk
  • Tahiti Beach - 10 min walk
  • Elbow Cay Lighthouse - 12 min drive
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 20 min drive
  • Abaco Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • Pool Bar & Terrace At Marinaville

Frequently asked questions

Does Barefoot Beach - Life's Better Barefoot! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Barefoot Beach - Life's Better Barefoot! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Beach - Life's Better Barefoot!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Beach - Life's Better Barefoot!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Beach - Life's Better Barefoot! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Lucayan Archipelago and Garbanzo Beach. Tahiti Beach and Wyannie Malone Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer kickoff
Had a great stay at Barefoot Beach. We have been to Elbow several times over the recent years and this property, house and location were the best we have had. Adding to that, Jess was extremely helpful and informative before, during and after the rental. All in, a great week in the Abacos!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GARRY-V, Ronald G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We have Bern to the Abacos and stay at house next door. This year we needed a larger house. Everything was perfect. Gorgeous sunrise and close to Tahiti beach. We ended up in a 33 ft boat and owners accommodated the boat at another slip. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tripp M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We had 3 families with younger teens and older teens. This house was perfect, the pictures don’t do it justice. I never write reviews but had to for this one, we loved the location right on the beach with a pool and plenty of lounging space. We all had our own rooms and space to spread out, the common areas were great. I can’t say enough about Jesse and all that she did to make our stay amazing. We would stay here again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great location on the beach with easy access to Marnie's Creek Marina. Hosts are very helpful and can help coordinate large groups. Loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We had a great stay at Barefoot Beach. Jess and Brandon were available for anything we needed. They even came out on Christmas day to tend ro the generator when the power went out on the island. The view of the Atlantic was beautiful from the house, and we kept our boat rental at the included dock only a block away. This was easily reached on golf cart. I would highly recommend this house and Jess and Brandon for a great vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday week at Barefoot Beach!
Wonderful house for a family vacation. The house was perfect for a family of 11. Everyone had a beautiful bedroom and there is a wonderful porch to enjoy the views of the ocean, the sunrise and sunsets. The kitchen was equipped with 2 refrigerators and everything you would need to cook a great meal. The house is wonderful and Jess is close by to help. The house also comes with a boat slip which is a golf cart ride away. The week in Hope Town was great! Can’t wait to come back and stay at Barefoot Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Hopetown Home
Brandon and Jess are great hosts and on point. They welcomed us in and made sure we were all set. Barefoot Beach is a great home with plenty of room and all the amenities you will need on your stay in Hopetown. Enjoyed the beach and pool. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the beach
Beautiful home fully updated with plenty of room to spread out. A great living area to gather and porches and pool overlooking the beach. A new dock close by was provided for our boat rental. It’s in a great location on the south part of elbow cay with lots of privacy but a short golf cart ride to Abaco Inn, Mackey’s, On da Beach and Firefly. And close to Tahiti beach too. The caretakers Jess and Brandon were great and very responsive. We would love to come back to this home someday!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C., Chapin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
The property was fantastic and the caretakers were amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Wonderful house at a prime location. House managers were so attentive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W., Miami, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip to remember
Where do I begin? The house was everything we expected and more. The team was able to make sure that we were comfortable prior to our arrival and continued throughout our stay. Highly recommended !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Columbia, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, wonderful view.
This property was very well suited for our large family. Plenty of space for all. Nicely appointed in all aspects. Loved have the large washer and dryers for Beach towels. Kids enjoyed the pool and beach. Location ideal in beautiful area of island. Jess and Brandon were very helpful in getting us to and from our boat. Get rid of rugs or buy seagrass rugs, tiles floors are perfect for beach and rugs are just too hard to keep clean in a rental property. Great trip and Barefoot Beach was a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
Our stay at Barefoot Beach was wonderful! Beautiful house, great location and very friendly care takers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sanders H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House South Elbow Cay
This is a lovely property that is well located on a Elbow Cay. Beautiful beach location. Very nice swimming pool. House is well-maintained. Excellent caretakers. We’ve been coming here for over 30 years and this house is a great one for families
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pamella
We stayed here for 2 weeks and had our Children and Grandchildren. The home is perfect for a large Family. The caretakers, Jess and Brandon were great. The only caution is the deck. You have to have shoes on at all times due to getting a splinter and one of the kids found that out the hard way. A railing should be put in also to get to the beach. I know the owners did a great job getting this home updated and new from Dorion, so I understand why it’s not done yet.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely….
Awesomeness…beautiful home in the best spot on the island.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Griswalds Christmas Vacaction at Barefoot Beach,Elbow Cay
Firstly, the online listing does not fully describe this spacious and beautiful home. The perfect location, plenty of views, huge deck areas, swimming pool, and proximity to Tahiti Beach. Could not have asked for anything more. Secondly, the caretakers could not have been more helpful and made us feel very special at Christmas time. They even helped rescue us on Christmas day. As for the Griswald part... We had a great time getting in and out of trouble and you will have to watch the movie version when it gets produced. Kids and Grandkids will never forget our time here. We couldn't have had a better time. Hope to return next year to this same home. Hope it is available. Don Blaser aka Clark Griswald
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!
Great experience! Great location! Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Trip
Great house and location, plenty of room for everyone! Care takers were very responsive- the grill needed a new propane tank and they were at the house within 10 minutes. Kids throughly enjoyed the pool. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and beautiful location
We had two families stay at this house and the layout was great. We had lots of room, bedrooms were great, plenty of towels, kitchen layout was nice, and a big laundry. I found the place extremely clean with all the necessities needed for a fun vacation. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jeff H.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Internet and A/C Problems
Nice place, but the Internet worked two of the seven days that we stayed there. Every night the downstairs A/C wouldn't cool and it got to 79 degrees. The generator broke and left us with no A/C and no water. The property managers were quick to get someone there ( a couple of hours), but some in the group literally got caught in the shower, all soaped up and no way to rinse. That was not pleasant. No power is one thing but no water is another. Too many little things happened to ruin what could have been a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual July 4th Trip
Property was in great shape, and the accommodations were perfect for our large group of friends. Donnie (property manager) was awesome in helping off-load the boat and get everything to the house! I would gladly recommend this home to anyone traveling with a larger group, and I look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing...
Wonderful home to relax and enjoy the island life. Spacious decks all around the house to view the ocean. Close to Abaco Inn, Firefly Inn and Tahiti Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clayton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View
Great view and location. Newly renovated. Boat dock nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by William Dillon

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My wife, Mary, and I are from Virginia Beach, VA and have been married since 1988. I’ve owned Abbey Road Restaurant at the Virginia Beach oceanfront since 1982. Mary has been a financial planner since 1988. We love spending family time with our 3 daughters and traveling whenever we can - often to Elbow Cay!

Why they chose this property

Mary and I first visited the Abacos by boat in the late 80’s and immediately fell in love with Hope Town and Elbow Cay. After having three beautiful daughters in the early 90’s, we began renting houses around the island. In 1997, we decided to purchase a lot in Marnie’s Creek, which we named Barefoot Beach. We began construction in 2002 and our home was completed in early 2003. We designed the house ourselves, with the help of a friend, to accommodate three families, as that was how we were vacationing during that time and usually had to rent two or three houses. At the time, we were one of the few houses available that offered six bedrooms. Our family has thoroughly enjoyed staying at our beach home and hearing stories from our wonderful renters, as well.

What makes this property unique

The house is located on a private beach with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and a great sunrise view. It’s perfect for large families or groups, with 6 bedrooms, sleeping up to 16 people. The wraparound porch offers unique views of the Atlantic Ocean and overlooks the south end of the island. Beautiful sunset views can be enjoyed from the front deck of the house. The house is just minutes away from Tahiti Beach - a great place to hang out, enjoy the beautiful water, and watch the sea rays and turtles that swim by almost every late afternoon. Barefoot Beach is truly our home away from home and we hope our guests enjoy it as much as we do.

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French, Italian, Portuguese

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